MUDA ‘scam’: Rahul Gandhi’s silence on developments against Siddaramaiah surprises many
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is under scrutiny after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granted permission for his prosecution in a case involving the alleged illegal acquisition of property through the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The decision has sparked controversy, particularly within the Congress party, as former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has yet to comment on the matter, leading to speculation about the reasons behind his silence.
The case against Siddaramaiah has drawn significant attention, with Congress members in Karnataka expressing their strong support for the Chief Minister. Despite this, Rahul Gandhi’s lack of response has led to widespread rumors and raised questions about his stance on the issue. The Congress leadership, including National President Mallikarjun Kharge, has also remained relatively quiet, with Kharge stating that he was unaware of the details when the Governor granted permission for prosecution.
The situation has escalated, with the Governor facing backlash from Congress members, prompting him to enhance security measures at the Raj Bhavan. Siddaramaiah, along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, is expected to meet the Congress High Command, including Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi to discuss the case and seek support from the party's top leaders. The meeting is seen as crucial for Siddaramaiah, who aims to secure his position as Karnataka CM even if a First Information Report (FIR) is filed against him.
The silence from Rahul Gandhi has been particularly noticeable, especially after he condemned the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata, which led to a sharp response from Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders. TMC leaders had questioned whether Rahul Gandhi would ask Siddaramaiah to resign if the corruption allegations were proven. However, Rahul Gandhi did not respond to these comments.
Within Karnataka, Siddaramaiah continues to receive strong backing from his colleagues, with several ministers emphasizing the need for support from the high command to prevent any destabilization attempts by the Opposition. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who has previously expressed interest in the Chief Minister's position, has publicly stood by Siddaramaiah, asserting that the CM will complete his full five-year term. Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, also voiced concerns about the potential impact of the case on the state government.
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Chamarajanagar Police arrest woman for jewelry theft, recover gold worth Rs 27 lakh
Chamarajanagar: The Chamarajanagar Town Police have arrested a 43-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, identified as Lakshmi, in connection with a jewelry theft case. The police have recovered 432 grams of gold jewelry, valued at Rs 27 lakh, from her possession. The arrest was made under the supervision of Dr. B.T. Kavitha, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chamarajanagar.
Addressing a press conference at the Chamarajanagar Town Police Station, SP Dr. Kavitha confirmed that Lakshmi had been presented in court and remanded to judicial custody.
The incident took place on September 1, when a local resident, Pushpalatha, was traveling on a crowded KSRTC bus from Chamarajanagar to Satyamangala. Upon reaching her destination, she realized that gold jewelry weighing 540 grams, which she had kept in her vanity bag, had been stolen. Following this, she lodged a complaint with the Chamarajanagar Town Police.
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Under the guidance of SP Dr. Kavitha and Deputy Superintendent Lakshmaiah, the police launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the KSRTC bus stand revealed that Lakshmi had stolen the jewelry from Pushpalatha’s bag. Further inquiries led the police to discover that Lakshmi had traveled by auto rickshaw to Talavady, Tamil Nadu, after committing the theft.
A police team acted on this information and arrested Lakshmi in Talavady, recovering a portion of the stolen jewelry.
SP Dr. Kavitha praised the efforts of the investigating team, including Town Police Inspector Rajesh, Sub-inspector Siddaraju, and constables Mohan Kumar, Lokesh, Mahadeva Ningaraju, and Rajeshwari, for their dedication in successfully solving the case.
